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People with Cancer Have to Choose Between Treatment and COVID-19 Risks


People with Cancer Have to Choose Between Treatment and COVID-19 Risks

June 11, 2020 at 11:01 AM

Experts say people with cancer are faced with the dilemma of increasing their COVID-19 risk while going to medical centers for treatment.Recent research indicates people with cancer have a higher risk for death from COVID-19 than those in remission or without evidence of disease.Experts also note that cancer treatment can weaken the immune system, making a person more susceptible to COVID-19.

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